Ottawa, ON — The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the publication of the revised edition of CAN/DGSI 103-2: Digital Trust and Identity – Part 2: Delivery of Healthcare Services, a National Standard of Canada.
The revised standard, published as Edition 1.2, specifies minimum requirements for federating the exchange of health information between systems and provides the basis for implementing a user-centric, interoperable health network for the delivery of healthcare services.
This second revision strengthens requirements relating to access controls and data consent, including amendments to clauses 4.4.8, 4.4.9, and 4.5.1. These updates support stronger safeguards for sensitive health information by reinforcing how semantic relationships, entitlements, claims, and data exchanges are managed and verified within federated health networks.
As digital health services continue to evolve, trusted identity frameworks and secure information exchange are essential to protecting individuals, enabling interoperability, and supporting effective healthcare delivery. CAN/DGSI 103-2 provides organizations with requirements that address both user-specific and platform operator responsibilities in the context of digital trust and identity for healthcare services.
The revised standard supports healthcare organizations, technology providers, identity service providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in implementing trustworthy digital health ecosystems that respect consent, privacy, and access control expectations.
CAN/DGSI 103-2:2021 / Rev 2: 2026 was prepared by the Digital Governance Standards Institute Technical Committee 4 on digital trust and identity, comprised of more than 160 thought leaders and experts in identity management and related subjects. DGSI extends its sincere thanks to TC 4 and to all involved stakeholders for their expertise, collaboration, and contributions in supporting the development and publication of this revised National Standard of Canada.
You can view and download the new version of the standard via CAN/DGSI 103-2.
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.